The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department says DNA samples have led to the identification of a badly decomposed body found on March 21st just outside the southwest Mt. Vernon City Limits.
The department received confirmation this week the remains are those of 20-year-old Keriaye Winfrey of Indianapolis, Indiana.
The cause and manner of Winfrey’s death are still under investigation by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office which is using the services of a forensic anthropologist.
The sheriff’s department reports evidence located in a field and wooded area west of the intersection of Davidson Avenue and Veterans Memorial Drive provided a lead to the possible identity of the remains. DNA was secured, then forensically compared with DNA samples provided by a member of the deceased suspected family.
In addition to the search when the partial human body was found on March 21st, a larger search of the area on March 29th resulted in the recovery of additional evidence.
.Anyone with information please contact Detective Captain Wallace at the Sheriff’s Office ((618)244-8004) or Crimestoppers at (618)242-TIPS.
The Sheriff’s Office sends out condolences to the family of Ms. Winfrey.
